Owen Wilson Wages a Successful Charm Offensive in Golf Comedy ‘Stick’: TV Review

‘Stick’ Star Owen Wilson And Creator Jason Keller On Show’s Exploration Of Mentorship And Found Family: “There Isn’t A Foolproof Guidebook To Bring Out The Best In Someone

SPOILER ALERT: This piece discusses the first three episodes of Stick on Apple TV+. Owen Wilson’s latest project, the Apple TV+ series Stick, watches the actor take on a plucky underdog of sorts — Pryce Cahill — a former professional golfer whose divorce is about to be finalized in the sale of the house he once shared with his ex wife Amber-Linn (Judy Greer). Now working as a golf club salesman, it’s obvious from the pitch he makes in the op…

‘Stick’ Review: Owen Wilson’s Golf Comedy Takes Too Many Shortcuts Trying to Be ‘Ted Lasso’

Not all heartwarming sports comedies have to be compared to “Ted Lasso” — the genre did exist before Jason Sudeikis‘ merry, mustachioed mentor professed “fútbol is life” (like, say, in 1989 when “Major League” featured the very same premise) — but “Stick’s” attempts to replicate the formula are impossible to ignore. There’s the middle-aged coach who’s out of his depth, taking an all-or-nothing shot on an unlikely star. There’s the quick formatio…

Owen Wilson Wages a Successful Charm Offensive in Golf Comedy ‘Stick’: TV Review

The affable Apple TV+ comedy “Stick” is a showcase for two things: the shaggy-dog charms of star and executive producer Owen Wilson, and the sport of golf. The latter is well-timed, given a recent spate of Hollywood projects and real-life developments that have nudged the traditionally staid, country-club sport closer to the center of popular […]

Star of Vancouver-shot Stick Owen Wilson talks golf, gambling and the Grouse Grind

Last summer, there seemed to be daily Owen Wilson sightings in Vancouver. The star was filming his new Apple TV+ series Stick.

This B.C. golf coach helped actors perfect their golf swings for Apple TV+'s new series Stick

Nathan Leonhardt played golf professionally for several years and has worked as a coach for many more, but he never expected to be getting paid to hit the links with Owen Wilson.

Stick review – Owen Wilson is utterly charming in the Ted Lasso of golf

This solid comedy-drama features the ever-watchable Hollywood star as a washed-up pro given a shot at redemption when he mentors a teen prodigy. It’s pleasant, feelgood TVI’ve never met a golfer in real life. I’ve always assumed I’m the wrong demographic – perhaps in terms of age, or class or at least tax bracket – or perhaps my lack of athleticism is so aggressive that it has prevented me from becoming friends with anyone with even the mildest …